Engineering the optimal entity — NV, BV, or Foundation — to hold and distribute your income, protect your assets, and integrate cleanly with your Penshonado or residency strategy.
Sint Maarten offers three primary corporate vehicles. Choosing incorrectly has long-term tax and governance consequences.
| Feature | NV (Naamloze Vennootschap) | BV (Besloten Vennootschap) | Foundation (Stichting) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity / Shareholders | Yes — shares may be publicly traded | Yes — shares restricted to closed group | No — no shareholder structure |
| Minimum Capital | ANG 50,000 minimum | ANG 40,000 minimum | None required |
| Best Use | Holding companies, joint ventures, large-scale investment structures | Operating businesses, SME structures, Penshonado income vehicles | Asset protection, family wealth preservation, succession planning |
| Profit Distribution | Dividends to shareholders | Dividends to shareholders | Governed by purpose deed |
| Tax Treatment | Corporate income tax on local profits | Corporate income tax on local profits | Potential non-profit exemptions |
| Liability Protection | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| Setup Complexity | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Penshonado Compatible | Yes | Yes | Situational |
We handle every aspect of corporate setup — from entity selection through active registration and banking introduction.
We review your income sources, residency status, ownership goals, and future plans to recommend the optimal entity structure.
Preparation of all foundational corporate documents, including articles of incorporation or foundation deed, drafted to your specific requirements.
We manage the full registration process with the Sint Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Tax Office, including all required filings.
We introduce you to our established banking contacts in Sint Maarten and assist with the corporate account opening documentation.
A properly governed entity avoids regulatory exposure. We set up the governance framework to keep your entity compliant long-term.
For clients pursuing Penshonado status, we design the corporate structure to work optimally with the 10% tax program — maximizing qualifying foreign-source income classification.
A structured engagement with clear milestones from first conversation to active entity.
We review your financial picture, goals, and how this entity fits your broader Sint Maarten strategy.
We produce a recommended entity structure with tax modeling and rationale for board and ownership design.
Deed preparation, notarization, Chamber of Commerce registration, and CRIB tax number issuance.
Banking introduction, governance documentation, and full handover with operational compliance framework.
Book a complimentary session to discuss entity selection, structuring options, and how a Sint Maarten entity fits your overall tax and wealth strategy.
